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Enjoy the Art of Ceramics in a Serene Town Renowned for Pottery: Create Delightful Dishes and Enjoy Tea Time
Experience the joy of molding miniature tableware inspired by the dishes dear to fairies and other magical creatures from folklore and children's tales across the globe. After crafting unique masterpieces, relish in a delightful cup of tea in Japan's renowned tea town, completing a perfect artistic and tranquil day.
Seto-Gura Museum and Setogura Ceramic Plaza / Seto-Novelty Children's Creative Center and Seto-Novelty Museum / Owariasahi, Japan's best town for delicious tea
A hit with kids: Encounter the Earth's natural inhabitants
Kids love animals like wolves, raccoons, jellyfish, and pigeons—the kind of wildlife which appears in fables. Don't miss out on the chance to meet Aichi Prefecture's star animals, as beloved as the characters from storybooks!
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens / Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
Beyond the Tunnel is a Mountain Village Where Demons Dance All Night Long.
In folklore, tunnels often appear as boundaries separating the real world from that of the other. Witness the exhilarating sight of demons dancing all night long in this mysterious and fantastic world that lies hidden in Aichi Prefecture.
Atera-no-Nanataki Waterfall / Former Toyohashi Railway Taguchi Line / Thousand Rice Paddies of Yotsuya (Yotsuya Senmaida) / Hanamatsuri Hall
The Enchanting World of 'The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter': Autumn Cherry Blossoms and Moonlit Magic.
The juxtaposition of spring and autumn symbolized by the cherry blossoms and leaves, respectively, and the enchanting moon and stars create a surreal and mystical atmosphere that feels straight out of a fairytale. Witnessing such a unique blend of natural beauty will transport you to a world of wonder and leave you feeling like you've stepped into the pages of a storybook.
Semmi Yakushiji Temple and Semmi Shikizakura no Sato Park / Mt. Chausu Plateau / Nokiyama School
Witness the Dynamism of Craftsmanship and the Soul of Artisans as You Embark on a Journey Through Aichi.
The indomitable spirit of these artisans, never giving up in the face of opposition and countless failures is truly inspiring. In the kingdom of craftsmanship that is Aichi, there are countless places where you can immerse yourself in the stories of these artisans and gain a deep appreciation for their artistry.
Toyota Kuragaike Commemorative Hall / Imasen Inuyama Karakuri Museum Tamaya Shobei Workshop (Inuyama Cultural History Museum) / Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology / Suzuki Violin Co,. Ltd.
Warring States to Meiji period history and culture course
Take in thousands of years worth of Japanese history and culture, visiting the oldest remaining National Treasure listed samurai castle, see ancient cormorant fishing techniques, and be amazed at the Japan of 100 years ago at a stunning open air museum.
Inuyama Castle / Kiso River Cormorant Fishing Show / Museum Meiji-Mura
Two-day, one-night Nagoya City sights and shopping course
See the sights and shops of cosmopolitan Nagoya City. Enjoy a world-class aquarium; see the past, present, and future of Japan’s extensive and impressive rail system; shop at futuristic Oasis21; gaze in awe at the cityscape from one of Japan's historic towers; and catch a show at the world's largest planetarium.
Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium / SCMAGLEV and Railway Park / Oasis21 / Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER / Nagoya City Science Museum
Two Day Overnight Course from Centrair : See the Picturesque Island of Himakajima
Enjoy the sights and the delicacies of Himakajima, the Island of the Octopus.
Half-Day Tour from Centrair: Enjoy Aichi’s Brewing Culture
Near the gateway to central Japan, Centrair International Airport, lies the quaint city of Handa, famed for its brewing of sake, sauces and vinegar for hundreds of years! Discover how and why Handa became such a financial powerhouse during the days of the samurai on this half-day course.
One Day Shrine, Temple, Historical Town and Traditional Craft Course
Experience Japanese history and culture at sacred Atsuta Jingu, Japan’s 2nd most venerated Shinto shrine, and see the ancient forest, and the protective wall built by war-lord Oda Nobunaga in thanks for his victory at Okehazama. Visit the splendid Buddhist temple of Kasadera Kannon before following the Tokaido to the old textiles towns Arimatsu and Narumi, and try your hand at the traditional tie-dying techniques.
Atsuta Jingu (Atsuta Shrine) / Kasadera Kannon Temple / Arimatsu Narumi Traditional Townscapes / Arimatsu Narumi Shibori Museum
Toyota origins and prestigious Noritake industrial course
Enjoy a fascinating tour of two of Japan’s leading product manufacturers. See the humble beginnings of the Toyota Group as a textiles manufacturer at the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, and the origins and works of prestigious fine china tableware manufacturer, Noritake.
Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology / Noritake Garden
One Day Traditional Seto Pottery See and Do Course
Visit one of two major kiln areas of Aichi, Seto City, with 1,000 years of pottery, stoneware, and ceramics history and culture. Pottery and chinaware from Seto became so famous that even now, all kiln fired items and ceramics are known as “Seto-yaki,” or “Seto-mono." See it, and experience it for yourself.
Seto-Gura Museum / Maneki-Neko (Lucky Cat) Museum / Kamagaki no Komichi Street / Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum
Tokugawa Ieyasu History and Culture Course
Become close to the spirit of the Shogun. See Okazaki Castle, and the Ieyasu and Mikawa Bushi Museum. Find out the food of the samurai, and see how it is still made in the traditional way. See both the Temple and the shrine of the Tokugawa clan on this fascinating course.
Okazaki Castle / Ieyasu and Mikawa Bushi (warrior) Museum / Scenes of Traditional Japan Traditional Hatcho Miso Factory / Daiju-ji Temple / The Takisan-ji Temple and Takisan Toshogu Shrine
Gamagori history, nature, and culture course
Visit the Takeshima Aquarium's weird and wonderful residents, discover literary culture, and enter into the sacred realm of Takeshima Island. Catch the superb views from lofty Mt. Sangane.
Takeshima Aquarium / Seaside Literary Memorial Museum / Takeshima Island / Mt. Sangane Skyline
Aichi’s central area history and culture course
See the Toyokawa Inari Shrine and Temple complex, and ride the trams of Toyohashi. Explore Yoshida Castle and see the last of the historic inns reserved for high-ranking samurai.
Toyokawa Inari Shrine / Toyohashi trams / Yoshida Castle / Toyohashi City Futagawa Shuku Honjin Museum
Half Day Course from Centrair: Enjoy Ceramics Culture and History in ancient Tokoname
See Tokoname, one of the “Six Ancient Pottery Kiln Towns” up close. Walk the narrow, charm filled backstreets of the ancient pottery town, along the famous Dokan Zaka path lined with walls of earthenware pipes and bottles. See Maneki-Neko street, featuring hundreds of beckoning cat figures, the giant mascot cat, Tokonyan, and take a look inside Japan’s largest climbing kiln.